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Post by meganlynch on Apr 15, 2014 14:08:43 GMT -6
I can imagine firing someone would be very difficult. In my place of employment, everyone hangs out outside of work, which can make it even more difficult to fire someone. I thought it was a very good idea that they mentioned getting together as a group to talk about letting someone go. I have a manager that is easily irritated by some of the employees. Meeting as a group would ensure that is is not just the one manager deciding on who is fired, but input from all sides can be used to make a decision.
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Post by jessicaratelle on Apr 15, 2014 14:22:24 GMT -6
I think this video is very informative of how to correctly fire someone. Having documents that lead up to your decision can help you. Also, it is important not to beat around the bush. Yes, they do have feelings but you must emphasize the importance on the best for the company.
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Post by chelsearickett on Apr 16, 2014 20:34:37 GMT -6
We've already watched a video very similar to this. It's important to be able to let go of employees who are not a good fit in the business, but it's important to do it in a way that is very and shows you care. Every one is different and has different things going on in their lives so it's pertinent that you listen and understand what they are feeling.
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Post by amandayoung3231 on Apr 17, 2014 14:58:42 GMT -6
This is probably one of the hardest things to do in the workplace. I will remember this video when I get to the level of being able to fire people. I tend to show no emotion when I do things that I do not particularly like but I guess you shouldn't forget other peoples emotions. So that will be hard for me, when I get to that level.
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Post by Jessica Aucoin on Apr 21, 2014 18:40:47 GMT -6
Firing someone is never easy. However, it is an inevitable part of running a successful company. I think what the speaker stated is the best approach to firing someone. Every employee is in a different situation and employers should take every situation into consideration when deciding to fire someone. I like how Valve handles firing where they document reasons why the employee is not a good fit, take a vote so an employee is not fired for the wrong reasons, and handles every situation uniquely. As stated before, it’s never easy to fire someone but I feel like Valve has at least made a process to help cushion the blow.
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Post by jessweaver on Apr 22, 2014 21:15:23 GMT -6
There is no easy way to fire. I agree with the video when it says that every situation is different and should be handled with care. This is because every person is different and when you are letting them go, it should be in a way that will not combat their personality. I also like not putting feelings into it. This is a job and it is a business and sometimes what is not good for one person is what is best for the business as a whole. I am not completely for the fact that the team votes on people. I think that it can become very ugly and seem somewhat like the rest of the employees are ganging up on one person. To me, that is extremely juvenile and not professional at all. I think that firing someone should be management's decision.
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Post by sdoescher on Apr 24, 2014 10:11:02 GMT -6
This video offered good advice on a challenging topic. Certainly nobody like to fire people but it is necessary at times. Having a bad employee around can impact moral and lead others employees to take on bad habits. The recommendations would give employers the paperwork necessary to defend their decision and fellow employees the knowledge of why the employee was fired. While firing will always be a difficult task, following the recommendations will make the take easier.
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Post by jsherman on Apr 25, 2014 12:54:36 GMT -6
I really like how they said that there is no one size fits all type of firing. Setting expectations and ground rules is key to having people feel as if them getting fired was not a surprise but yet more like a better decision for the company. Firing is always tough to do when you know that person has a family to take care of or other financial obligations. That's why when firing someone, the guidelines must always stay in play, however how the message is delivered must be crafted for that one particular person.
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Post by dnewson on Apr 26, 2014 17:41:14 GMT -6
I like the concept that Valve uses in regards to firing an employee being a group decision. I also agree with the statement that every firing is not the same, but an employee generally knows if they are not a right fit with a company and are unable to do the job. These are great techniques that managers should consider using.
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Post by racheleperes on Apr 27, 2014 16:05:40 GMT -6
I think the Valve Approach to firing an employee is a better way of firing someone. Many companies fire an employee because of lack of experience or because someone in HR or higher management may not necessarily like the employee. Every person is different, and people should not be fired because the least amount of experience, but instead on their work ethic. Coming from someone who does not have much work experience, I think firings should be based off of work ethic. I am a hard worker and compared to someone who has been in the same industry as me but has little to no work ethic, I would be a much better fit for a company because of the work ethic.
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Post by robertnicholson on Apr 28, 2014 7:04:03 GMT -6
I wouldbe curious to see how this flatland firing system works first hand. The only concern i would have is how well politics works in the office. If one individual doesnt like you they do possess the ability to rally the masses against one individual. It doesn't matter if they have legitimate power or are just good at talking. Im not saying the system cant work i would just like to see it in action.
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Post by wwerner on Apr 29, 2014 10:23:12 GMT -6
Just be straight forward with the fired employee tell them why they are being let go. People today are so sensitive that it has to be sugar coated to them. Just be honest with them and tell them why they aren't a good for for the company.
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Post by ashleysegalla on Apr 29, 2014 14:34:26 GMT -6
Valve is a company that creates games. They make decisions as a team. Teamwork style decision making ensures that people do not get fired because of they make one person angry. The company as a whole benefits from the person being fired. Each situation should be handled differently, and the way that the termination is done depends on who is being fired. This is a good way to handle firing employees in any company because the decision is not based on one person's choice.
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Post by susiekaz on Apr 30, 2014 21:07:09 GMT -6
Firing an employee can be a daunting task and should never be taken lightly. There are always situations where people are fired based on hard facts such as not showing up to work or stealing something. This video on the other hand addresses the harder fires, the ones where the employee is just not a good fit for the company or they don't get along with coworkers. I found it really interesting when the video talks about using a collaborative approach when deciding to fire an employee. Sometimes a manger just needs to listen to their employees and do what needs to be done. One employee can bring an entire staff's morale down and really damage a company.
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Post by csimo123 on May 1, 2014 20:09:43 GMT -6
Very enjoyable video! I think one can learn a lot from this valve company. I like the team approach to firing. You should not just fire because of one person it should be a team decision. I also like how they said that each situation is different and needs to be handle in a certain way. Because each person has feelings and a different personal/Family situation that they have to up hold.
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